THIS Fruit Is What You Need To Reduce Pain, Sleep Great And Feel Younger

POSTED ON October 11, 2016 BY Sarah Lawrence

THIS Fruit Is What You Need To Reduce Pain, Sleep Great And Feel Younger

Written by: Sarah Lawrence

If you’re not sweet on tart cherries yet, you should be! These ruby red gems are nothing short of amazing. Tart cherries (the Montmorency variety especially) are packed with anthocyanins, vitamin C and beta-carotene, which are all known to help lower inflammation, reduce oxidative stress and may even be effective in preventing cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s.

Tart cherries have also been found to reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery time after exercise or physical exertion. And, to sweeten the deal, popping a few of these puckery orbs before bedmay help you sleep more soundly and deeply.

Not impressed? Well, here’s the thing… I can’t say that I had an instant love affair with these guys either, but let me tell you what changed my mind. When I try new foods for therapeutic reasons, I give them a solid run. I look at the bang per bite, what I get with each mouthful:

Tart cherries are rich in anthocyanins, which help block the COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. Those enzymes are responsible for causing pain reactions in the body. Ouch! That is why some people find tart cherries useful in relieving the pain of arthritis and gout. Thinking of swapping for a sweeter variety? Don’t! Tart Montmorency cherries contain three times the Anthocyanins as sweet varieties; 100 grams of tart cherries contain about 300 mgs of Anthocyanins, while 100 grams of sweet cherries have only 100 mgs.

Montmorency cherries contain approximately 13.5 ngmelatonin per 1 gram of cherries (which is higher than the amount found in blood).

Listen, I’m nothing if not real with you – so, your relationship can’t be a speed dating thing, friend… you’ve gotta get in there for a good few months of the nitty gritty to see if things fit and if there’s some chemistrybetween the two of you.

When I started sleeping better and having less pain and stiffness in my arthritic joints, I knew. I knew that these beautiful, plump, red and round bits of gorgeous were unleashing their antioxidant goodness and stores of melatonin just for me. I knew it would be a love affair. Lucky for you, there’s good news because tart cherries are abundantly available and I don’t mind sharing.

Raise Your Glass!

Adding tart cherry juice to your routine may have some surprisingly good results, but the only way to know is to try:

Forathletes or anyone engaging in major physical exertion, 1 cup of juice or berries on a daily basis for a week or more before an event and then 2-3 days after.

Sarah Lawrence is a Certified Holistic Health and Integrative Nutrition Coach, Speaker and Reiki Master based in Southern NH. Sarah creates lifestyle transformations by coaching her clients to shift from their current habits into healthier ones. Her philosophy is that small changes, over time, can yield big results. By developing a technique that leverages the benefits of whole foods nutritionals, seasonal detoxification, reiki, aromatherapy, meditation and life coaching, Sarah artfully combines her knowledge from years of study in the fields of chemistry, nutrition and energy healing.

Sarah leads clients from frustration due chronic health issues to elation by attaining and sustaining balanced health. Her intuitive style supports true healing on all levels. Sarah studied at Fairfield University and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition; she is pursuing her Masters in Clinical Nutrition and is dedicated to continuing her studies so she can provide the best support for her clients.

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